Growth outlook fuels Plano homebuilders optimism
Armand Charron of the Plano Division of the National Assn of Homebuilders says Plano's growth will continue with 2000 plus new residences annually into 1977. He cites strong schools, good parks and recreation ties, planned roads, and affordable values from $30,000 to $100,000 as reasons buyers invest. Plano hosts a May Parade of Homes to showcase varied housing options.
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Armand Charron
The
National Assn. of Homebuilders
Charron
Parks and Recreation Dept
Dallas
Richardson
Campbell Rd
Metroplex
Plano Homebuilders Association
Mike Newman
Grayson County College Plans 22 Spring Classes at Williams High
Grayson County College will offer 22 spring courses in Plano with registration from 6 to 8 p.m. January 10 to 12 at the Williams High School cafeteria. Classes start Monday January 17 with late registration on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through February 1. Courses include elementary accounting and business.
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Grayson County College
Plano
Williams High School
Gene Foster
U.S
Foster
McKinney
Grayson College
Diplomat Hotel New Year's Eve Show Priced At $250 Or More
A Hollywood Florida Diplomat Hotel NYE party featuring Sammy Davis Jr and Liza Minnelli was billed as the most expensive nightclub show, with early pricing at $250 per person but later advertised as from $100. The price confusion included a $12.50 payment that was rejected for missing zeros. The nationwide trend shows rising New Year celebrations amid broader course offerings at Grayson College with night classes in Plano and McKinney and additional night schedules.
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John Lesar
United Press International
Diplomat Hotel
Hollywood
Fla
Diplomat
Sammy Davis Jr
Liza Minelli
Plano
McKinney
Grayson College
Foster
Denison
Tax Change Sets New Rules for Inherited Securities
New federal capital gains tax on securities takes effect Jan 1 under the 1976 Tax Reform Act. Inherited portfolios face a new base date of Dec 31, 1976, for gains, layering capital gains tax onto estate taxes for heirs. Officials say revenue will grow slowly, but the change marks a major turning point in U.S. tax history.
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New York
UPI
United States
Uncle Sam
Plano Police Nab Three On Tuesday
Three people were arrested Tuesday by Plano police including a 31 year old with no license and Dallas warrants, a 36 year old for DUI, and a 55 year old with Dallas warrants and Plano traffic warrants. Officers logged 49 calls, four residential burglaries, two thefts, and three criminal mischief cases. A five year old, David Morgan Oveson, sustained minor injuries when he fell from a 1974 Chevrolet driven by Joan Black Oveson on the US 75 frontage road at 12 15 p.m.
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Plano
Dallas Police Dept
David Morgan Oveson
Joan Black Oveson
McKinney
Judge Prashaw Buried In Afternoon Service
Funeral services for Judge Cecil J Prashaw 81 were held at First Presbyterian Church of Plano. He died Tuesday at Plano General Hospital. Burial was at Crown Hill Mausoleum Dallas. He served as mayor pro tem, led the Plano Blood Bank and chaired the Collin County Red Cross. Survivors include daughter Patricia Lockhart sisters Pearl Bowman Dorothy Wilson and three grandchildren. Memorials to Scottish Rite Hospital Wathey Blood Bank or Texas Lions Eye Bank.
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First Presbyterian Church
Plano
Chamber of Commerce
Prashaw
Plano Blood Bank
Collin County Red Cross
Lions Club Eye Bank
Plano Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Dallas High Noon Club
Plano Lodge
Hella Temple
Dallas
OES
Patricia Lockhart
Pearl Bowman
Whoenix
Dorothy
Scottish Rite Hospital
Wathey Blood Bank of
Texas Lions Club Eye Bank
Carter plans full disclosure of Cabinet net worth before inauguration
President elect Jimmy Carter and every cabinet member will disclose their net worth and divestment plans ahead of taking office. Press Secretary Jody Powell said the ethics code will be released Friday, with officials agreeing to disclose financial status in advance while Carter finalizes White House staff and subcabinet assignments.
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Helen Thomas
UPI
White House
Plains, GA
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Jody Powell
Foxx to marry Yun Chi Chung in Las Vegas
Comedian Redd Foxx, 54, obtained a marriage license to wed Yun Chi Chung, 34, a Korea native and longtime Los Angeles resident. The couple did not release marriage plans. it would be Foxx’s third marriage and Chung’s second.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPL
Redd Foxx
Yun Chi Chung
Korea
Foxx
Los Angeles
First Woman Sheriff Sworn in at Belmont County Courthouse
Kathy Crumbley was sworn in as Belmont County sheriff in Saint Clairsville Ohio before a small crowd. The 6 foot 275 pound former deputy said her election represents a victory for women in law enforcement.
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Saint Clairsville
Ohio
UPI
Kathy Crumbley
Belmont County
Riegle Named Michigan’s Junior Senator Early
Michigan Governor William Milliken appointed Donald Riegle to the Senate vacancy caused by Senator Philip Hart's death. The move, five days ahead of schedule, aims to boost Riegle's seniority and clout for important committee assignments on Capitol Hill.
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Lansing, Mich
UPI
Donald Riegle
Michigan
U.S
Capitol Hill
William G. Milliken
Riegle
Senate
Philip A. Hart
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